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Sweet Potato Pie Punch Cocktail

Sweet Potato Pie Punch Cocktail Recipe
This unique punch combines sweet potato puree, warm spices, bourbon, apple cider, and creamy milk for a dessert-inspired fall cocktail. Cozy, smooth, and just sweet enough, it’s a real conversation starter for your next party or holiday gathering.
John
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Serving Size 8 glasses

Equipment

  • Large pitcher or punch bowl
  • Bar spoon or long stirring spoon
  • Jigger or small measuring cup
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Ice bucket and ice scoop
  • Glasses
  • Small grater or zester
  • Ladle
  • Citrus juicer

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sweet potato puree canned or homemade, unsweetened
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger optional
  • 1 cup bourbon or dark rum
  • 1/2 cup vanilla vodka
  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 1 cup half-and-half or coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 cups ginger ale or sparkling water to top
  • ice cubes
  • whipped cream for garnish, optional
  • ground nutmeg or cinnamon for garnish, optional
  • orange slices or cinnamon sticks for garnish, optional

Instructions

  • Add sweet potato puree, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, bourbon, vanilla vodka, apple cider, half-and-half, and orange juice to your pitcher.
  • Stir it all up with a bar spoon until the mixture is smooth and blended, no lumps hanging around.
  • Toss in ice cubes to get it nice and cold.
  • Pour in the ginger ale or sparkling water slowly, stirring gently so you keep those bubbles.
  • Taste it—if you want more sweetness or spice, adjust as you like.
  • Ladle the punch into glasses filled with ice.
  • Top with whipped cream if you’re feeling fancy. Sprinkle on nutmeg or cinnamon, and maybe add an orange slice or cinnamon stick for a little flair.

Notes

Make ahead up to one day and add sparkling water and ice just before serving. Homemade sweet potato puree gives the best texture, but canned works. For extra creaminess, blend before adding ice and ginger ale. To make non-alcoholic, skip the spirits and use more apple cider. For vegan, use coconut milk and a plant-based whipped topping.